A Sorry Showing Hockiss Banking and Speculative Soda
Oklahoma law guaranteeing bank deposits described by J W McNeal, president of the final Bank of Commerce, at a Denver gathering. He denounces the measure as vicious and pernicious, cites new bank charters, duress on communities, and examples of mismanagement, risk, and deposits tied to loans. He warns that the act may promote irresponsible bankers and fictitious deposits.
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J. W. McNeal
Amit State
Bank of Commerce
Denver
McNeal
Taft Defends Record and Policies in Colonial Talk
In New York World excerpts from December, Mr. Taft defends his record as judge, his views on labor, the Philippines policy, and War Department administration. He criticizes the "official colonial policy" while noting U S trade exceeds one hundred million dollars annually.
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Taft
Philippines
War Department
New York World
United States
Mr. Taft
Western Republicans urged to donate for Taft Sherman ticket
A persuasive appeal urges every Western Division Republican to contribute one dollar to the campaign fund to cover printing, postage, salaries, and travel expenses. It lists state finance chairmen and directs readers to send checks or money orders to Fred W. Upburn, assistant treasurer, or to the local chairman, with receipts promised.
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Taft
Sherman
Republican National Committee
Congress
State Finance Committee
Republican National
Fred W. Pham
Colorado
Whitney Newton
Denver
Idaho
Frank F. Jobson
Wallace
Tnnois
Frederick H. Smith
Peoria Town
Mon
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Kansas
Prank I
Grins
Topeka
Michigan
John N. Bagley
Detroit
Missouri
O. L. Whitelaw
North Second Street
St. Louis
Montana
Tomas A. Marlow
Helena
Nebraska
John ©. Wharton
Omaha
New Mexico
J. W. Reynolds
Santa Fe
North Dakota
James A. Buchanan
Buchanan
Oregon
H. W. Gos
Portland
South Dakota
W. Thompson
Vermillion
Washington
Janes D. Hoge
Bankers warned of proposed law forcing equal losses
A speaker argues against a plan to tax deposits and seize capital to cover bank failures. He warns it would absolve no one, punish honest bankers, and push losses onto solvent banks while encouraging dishonest schemes. He cites a prior $1,000,000 town failure and predicts 50 percent capital forfeiture in a $100,000 deposit bank.
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Guaranty Fund
Oklahoma
Reform priorities and the need for steady work ethic
Governor Hughes speaks at Sioux City on October 6 about labor's demand for genuine reform. He argues quick fixes harm the patient, urging patient, conscientious work to rebuild prosperity. He cites Taft’s midroad Republican stance and unity of interests between capital and labor.
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Bryan
Hughes
Sioux City
New York
Republican Party
Taft
Taft tariffs cited in Columbus remarks spark debate
The Columbus speech defends protective tariffs as the linchpin of the current economy while opponents push for free trade. Bryan’s rising persona is noted, described as a budding humorist and “advance agent of prosperity” by the Stonx City Journal, signaling growing political theater.
German Manufacturing Threats Anew If Bryan Wins
A New York Sun cable from Berlin on October 3 argues German manufacturers would flood the U S with goods if Bryan is elected. It notes German hopes for a Democratic victory and calls for tariff revision to boost imports, versus Taft’s protective tariff stance and its effect on wages, production costs, and prices.
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America
Bryan
New York Sun
Berlin
Roosevelt
Taft
Mr. Taft
Mr.Taft
Taft on Administering Government Details in Business
Judge Taft speaks at St Charles Missouri on the next administration. He emphasizes practical work of furnishing men and machinery to aid executive supervision. The aim is to keep business within lawful limits, detect transgressions promptly, and prosecute flagrant violations.
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Taft
St Charles
Taft Speech Advocates Fair Corporate Treatment
A Taft address at Cooper Union in New York City argues that corporate capital deserves fair treatment as injustices to capital harm workers who rely on corporate wealth for employment. The remarks emphasize the link between capital policy and employment stability.
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Tam
Wm. H. Taft
Cooper Union
New York City
Hon
Win
Taft
Taft Deeds Highlight Roosevelt Tradeoff Speech
The report cites President Roosevelt at Minneapolis on April 7 1903 arguing that tariffs affect trusts as they affect all interests making them profitable with benefits drawn from the large only by harming the small. The piece contrasts Taft's actions with Bryan's rhetoric and notes Roosevelts invitation influencing votes for Taft.
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Roosevelt
Minneapolis
Minn
Taft
Bryan
What High Prices Mean to the Farmer
A Jewell County Kansas discussion on corn and lumber costs shows land values rising. A 120 acre farm sold for 16 per acre with corn fodder, wheat, and alfalfa yields. another 80 acre parcel bought for 500 dollars in 1894 revalued to 2,500 dollars as land and crops boosted by elevated lumber prices and market shifts.
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Kansas
Lumber Trust
Jewell County Republican
Gentral
Jewell County
J. W. Berry
Wheat Belt
Easy Street
Bryan
Dakota Woman Wins First Prize In Land Lottery
Miss May L. Meinér, 32, a single farmer near Kennebec South Dakota, wins first prize in the Tripp County land drawing. The event draws about 1,000 spectators under a large tent at the government building with 114,769 total registrations. Judge James W. Witten oversees a novel envelope drawing method using platform and two girls to handle registrations. Ex-Governor Frank J. Jackson and Judge Witten address a large crowd at Dallas South Dakota.
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Dakota
Dallas
Tripp County
James W. Witten
Bonesteel
Bert Murphy
Chicago
Bill Brown
Brown
Frank JD. Jackson
J. M. Witten
Reasons for Taft to the Philippines and 1908 insight
President McKinley praises Taft as the broadest and bravest standard bearer for carrying the US Constitution. The Canton repository notes public support for Taft’s White House bid on November 1. William Howard Taft at Cooper Union discusses labor unions and wages. James Sherman comments on Bryan’s candidacy reflecting popular rule. A dash of humor adds critique on presidential gifts.
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Taft
Philippines
McKinley
Beecause
United States
White House
Canton
Bryan
James 8. Sherman
Republicas
Laborers Duped by Fake Contractor in Dakota City
In Dakota City Nebraska on October 2 a man named Frank Walker, who appeared trustworthy, enticed about twenty local corn huskers to work ten days for him with only meals provided. He vanished after collecting 30 dollars on a contract with farmer Gribble, leaving workers unpaid and hotel bills unpaid. Authorities list suspected theft of a gun and other small debts. residents fear further deceit as Walker and his family disappeared after a days ride with his wife and two children.
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Dakota City
Neb
Frank Walker
Walker
L Gribble
H. E
Gribble
Natica
Brasilean Coffee Corner Collapses In Market Valorization Attempt
An article recounts Brazil and San Paulo efforts to corner the coffee market to benefit Brazilian coffee producers. The plan involved buying surpluses, storing them in bonded warehouses, and issuing bonds in Europe. Prices fell, stocks rose, and the collapse exposed flaws in government intervention and bank skepticism.
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Allian Government
Sre Ieee
Ani
Europe
France
England
Renent
Ankern
Ian
San Paulo
Brasil
Aps
Ban Paulo
Say Paylo
New York
Rio de Janvirgo Minas
Salt Bayle
Supreme Court halts Billik death sentence appeal
Washington, Oct 21 The Supreme Court of the United States ruled it lacked jurisdiction to hear Herman Billik’s appeal from his death sentence in Chicago for poisoning Mary Vreal and alleged others in the Vrzal family. The case notes repeated delays and accusations of perjured testimony fueled by prosecutors and police, with a key witness recanting on affidavits prompted by Father O Callaghan.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Herman Biliik
Chicago
Landis
Bilik
Herman Billik
Mary Vreal
Vrzal
Rose Vrzal
Mary Vrzal
Bunk
A. G. Barney
Biliik
St. Mary's Church
P. J. O'Callaghan
Pauliati
Father O'Callaghan
Billik
Jerry Vzral
Vzral
Bowk
Skirmish May Start Real War
Berlin Oct Tageblatt says an Austrian torpedo boat seized a British steamer in the Bay of Antivar loaded with arms for Montenegro. There was a clash between Austrian Naval guard and a mob of Montenegrins at Antivari. Maine Home From World Trip
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Berlin
Tageblatt Auys
Bay of
Antivar
Montenegro
Antivari
Maine
Portsmouth
N. H
United States
Globe
Portsmouth Harbor
Alabama
New York Navy Yard
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Junction City
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John Foster
Greaton
K. Beghtol
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Arthur W. Lamp
Rock Island
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